Ridge Soaring the Massanutten (2004)

Ridge soaring along the Massanutten ridge (Virginia, USA) in an ASK-21 sailplane one fine winter day. Special thanks to tow pilot EL.

The heroes of this clip are the hang glider pilots (HH and BE) who brave the elements (minus 4 degrees Celsius in winds exceeding 50 mph) without even the meager protection afforded by a sailplane fuselage.

All maneuvers were performed by highly experienced pilots and should not be attempted without appropriate training or flight experience.

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